Moore v. Department of Highways

These claims were consolidated for hearing as the factual situations in each are identical. On April 2, 1985, the claimants, while operating separate vehicles, were travelling westbound lanes near the Montrose exit on Interstate 1-64, Kanawha County. Each of the vehicles struck the same hole in the pavement of the highway. Both vehicles, a 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier, and a 1980 Buick Regal, were damaged. Ms. Moore, owner of the Chevrolet, seeks an award of $379.91; Ms. Taylor, owner of the Buick seeks $384.09.

The hole struck by the vehicles was located in the center lane of the westbound lanes…